using a technology developed by relieven. >> it's a radio frequency. that sounds complex. it's a needle-based treatment. >> using x ray, we can safafly place tlit without having to make a large incision. >> once inside the probe able to penetrate into the vertebrae to reach the nerves inside heat is then used to deaden the nerves. >> the device is still in trials but patients reported relief after receiving the treatment. if proven effective he says it could provide a new option oochl it will be a game changer. we have little that doesn't need a spinal fusion. >> jose jiminez hoping to find relief from a decade of pain. >> i twoobt get back to how i'm used to being able to go out, enjoy the day. not wake up feeling like very to walk on eggshells. >> the trial being conducted through spine care medal cal group. >> time to check on weather. rain coming in. >> and it's cold. >> we've got weather. some rain reaching into the east bay. new batch of rain pushing south from golden gate from san francisco into santa cruz mountains snow is now pushing into some higher elevations. a